The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to have Jen Feinberg leading our Wally P. Straus Medical Clinic as Director of Health, Camp Maas. Read her story below! When did you attend … Read more
When working to form the United Nations after WWII, Winston Churchill famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” When I think about these wise words and consider the new waters we have navigated over the past year, a Tamarack Camps alum and champion clearly comes to mind: Scott Wasserman. Throughout COVID-19, Scott … Read more
At camp, as professional staff, the letters we receive represent some of the best words in the world. Recently, I received an email from a camper parent, which followed first session at Camp Kennedy: “After being cooped up for a year and a half, camp provided that first opportunity of normalcy. There is certainly special … Read more
The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We cannot wait to welcome Jenifer Strauss back home as an Artist-in-Residence at Camp Maas this summer! Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What … Read more
I’m happy to report that the campers and staff have arrived safely to Camp Kennedy! After speaking with the staff, they let me know that they had a blast on the bus on the way to camp. They played various icebreakers to get to know each other. They stopped for lunch and had delicious sandwiches. … Read more
Welcome home Camp Maas! The campers have arrived and we couldn’t be happier. It was amazing to see all the smiling faces and happy campers meeting their bunkmates and counselors. Thank you to our families for helping us with a smooth arrival at camp. The sun was shining for all the arrivals. Campers enjoyed chicken … Read more
JCC Day Camps powered by Tamarack is in full swing and has been for the past few weeks. Everyone is so excited to see their camp friends and staff from previous summers. The theme for this summer is “The Wonderful World of Camp,” and that is exactly what it has felt like. Our specialty camps … Read more
Annual Meeting Announcement of the Fresh Air Society (Tamarack Camps) Date: Monday, August 9 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Springdale Park Shelter, 316 Strathmore Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48304 We would also like to thank the exceptional leaders who are rolling off the board this year, due to the term limits of our bylaws: … Read more
At Camp Kennedy and Camp Maas, our campers and staff are home. And, on July 18th, Camp Olmsted begins. These statements are truly the dawn of a new day. Across the fields at Tamarack Camps, this is the comeback. A glorious return. An emotional reunion. And something is clear: even as we navigate the complications … Read more
In partnership with JCSI, Tamarack Camps is protected 24/7 by a security team with experience in criminal justice and law enforcement in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Detroit.
